Defenders of Tobruk

Name: Defenders of Tobruk
Genre: War, Documentary
Released: 1941-12-31T00:00:00.000Z
Duration: 8 min
Rating: 4
Cast: Peter Bathurst

"Australian newsreel about the siege of Tobruk and the role played by Aussies in its defence."

Australian newsreel, telling of the besieged Australian forces in Tobruk. Coverage shows dawn patrols, wrecks in Tobruk Harbour, tank patrols, anti-aircraft action against German planes, gun barrages, etc. also seen is the grave of first Australian VC (Victoria Cross) Corporal Edmondson and his mother at home holding the award.

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Release Date

December 31, 1941

Status

Released

Original Title

Defenders of Tobruk

Runtime

8min

Budget

—

Revenue

—

Language

English

Production Companies

Australian Department of Information

War

Documentary

Defenders of Tobruk

"Australian newsreel about the siege of Tobruk and the role played by Aussies in its defence."

Overview Credits Watch Reviews Images Videos Recommendations Similar

Release Date

December 31, 1941

Status

Released

Original Title

Defenders of Tobruk

Runtime

8min

Budget

—

Revenue

—

Language

English

Production Companies

Australian Department of Information